Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/4/2021 4:40 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)158% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X4 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (223GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+1080x2636 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+425 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP89% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP104% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+15W94% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	7.75W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)39% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
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Model	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Other model names	갤럭시 Z 플립 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310M/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/7/2020, Announced: 7/22/2020	1/8/2016
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2636 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	425 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mystic Grey, White, Bronze • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Flip 5G (SM-F707N)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.631W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)